Invader Touches Down in Tennessee
At Ray Nashville, the acclaimed French street artist makes a splash.
Summary
- Invader will create his first-ever pool artwork for the upcoming Ray Nashville building in Tennessee
- Set to open in early 2027, renderings of the artwork reveal a Space Invader-like figures inlaid across the pool floor and a frieze of characters along the rim
If you’ve ever wandered through Paris, you’re likely no stranger to Invader, the street artist who’s been slowly turning the French capital into his personal arcade. For the last two decades, Invader, born Franck Slama, has kept steadfast in his craft, leaving his 8-bit imprint on over 79 cities across 20 countries.
In the wake of Triple Trouble, his ongoing show with Damien Hirst and Shepard Fairey, the artist announces his first ever Nashville “invasion”: a rooftop mosaic at Ray Nashville, an upcoming residential space weaving fine art, architecture and design into everyday living.
Renderings reveal one of Invader’s signature Space Invader-like figures inlaid across the pool floor, surrounded by a blue-hued frieze of retro-inspired characters along the rim. Poolgoers will have the chance to literally immerse themselves in the artwork while enjoying stunning views of downtown Nashville.
In a recent statement, the artist expressed that he’s “been dreaming about creating a work for a swimming pool,” as the mosaic tile medium makes him a perfect fit for the project.
In addition to the Invader commission, Ray Nashville will mount a variety of works by local artists within its amenity spaces, positioning the building as a new hub for the city’s burgeoning creative community.
The project is set to open in the buzzy Pie Town neighborhood in early 2027. Check out Ray Nashville’s website for more information on the project.
